Willard and Gray Map Shorter Klondike Route
Fred D Willard and Will Gray describe a 2000 mile shorter overland trek to the Klondike from Spokane Falls via Vernon Kamloops and the Chilkoot pass. They claim expert guides, favorable country, abundant game and minerals, with initial costs around 250 dollars and wintering in Alma and Chicago before marching north. They extol Alaska Chinook language knowledge and predict a swift, cheaper voyage than sea routes.
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Alma
Alaska
Will Gray
Fred D. Willard
Kalispel
Montana
Fort Steel
Spokane Falls
Willard
Columbia
Chilkooton
Rockies
Lord Aberdeen
Cariboo
Michigan
Riooxp
Los
Spokane
Chicago
Convention sessions and a music tribute at Library Hall
A Sunday session of Arcada Township convention in Presbyter ian and M E churches covered teacher as soul winner, model exercise order, and parental involvement in schools. Evening talks by Rev Clizbe and Dr Carrel urged kingdom of God teaching and gentler discipline. Hutchinson named delegate to Port Huron meeting. local officers elected. The Till family’s musical program in Library Hall impressed professors and workers, with praise for the unique rock and glass ensemble and Miss Mildred’s singing. AlmaOtt 27 event noted at Opera House Ithaca Daily News.
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Presbyterian Church
A.T. Luther
Lumon Gee
Sharp
Ewing
Geo. Hutchinson
M. E
Clizbe
Jesus
Hutchinson
Port Huron
BE. T. Huff
M. Grigsby
Will Kinch
P. Palmer
Library Hall
Till
Cornell University
Muusic
Misa Mildred
Miss Mather
Ithaca
N.Y
Daily Newa
Opera House
Alma
Epworth League Hosts Welcome for New Alma Pastor
Epworth League and M. E. church members and friends hosted a reception for Rev. M. D. Carrel and his family at Odd Fellows Hall last Thursday. About 150 attendees enjoyed cream and cake served by pink apron clad helpers. The Carrels plan Alma as home. two sons are entering college, and locals voiced a cordial welcome to the new pastor and family. Elm Hall Camp Fire slated for Prison's Grove next Tuesday with Sumner Post and Elm Hall volunteers joining for a big event. attendees urged to bring lunch and enjoy the time. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and wartime hardships to neighbors and friends.
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Epworth League
M. E. Church
Odd Fellows Hall
M.D. Carrel
D. D
Alma
Carrel
Elm Hall
Col. Ely
Sumner Post
Hall
Twenty-Four Years a Florist in Alma Leader Story
J A Bittner a German immigrant who started in Dresden learned floristry, worked in Kaneburg Detroit Grand Haven and Alma where he built a large greenhouse and ran a thriving florist business. He married Emma Millman and prospered through hard times, later expanding his Alma operation and earning praise for his resilience and patronage. The piece notes election results in Trnaca and Alma with Bholte elected supervisor and Brad Fullerton joining the school examiners.
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J. A. Bittner
Breslin
Germany
Dresden
Kaneburg
Buttnert
Anerion
Prena
Detroit
Grand Haven
Emma Millman
New Philadelphia
Alma
Burner
Reception Brings Youth Groups Together for Social Night
Christian Endeavorers hosted Ipworth League Baptive Vioing People's Walon and other associations last Saturday. A large turnout enjoyed a pleasant social evening with tents and light refreshments nearby. The event aimed to unite young people from Awe and college communities to foster better understanding and strengthen Christian unity. The Laws Sejewe committeion planned activities, and the pastor opened the gathering with a sermon. All are cordially invited to future events.
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Christian Endeavorers
Ipworth League
Count i
Hall
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Arai JW
Leaven
Ward
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Alma, Mich
W. R. Purmort
Ellison
Prof
A. Robert Nicord
Concert Volinist
Nichols’ Music Store
W. Kelly
Win’s Grocery
Uit
K. H. Walton
Oy Foley
Vention of
Arcada Township
Till Family
A. Kipp
Witt Ho Waxsickie
Wier
Wassickre
Wore
Eosox
VasBickii
Fasmy
Geo. Vassickle
Fasiiy
Alma Mercantile CO
LA Mercantile CO
Oxford
J. L. Miller
Sholtz
Trnaca
Bholte
Wheeler
Rite
Brad Fullerton
Till Family Rock Band
Webb
Menem Norwe
Pretterias
Tatler
BROWN
Usatea
Honaire
Hors
Hartiss
Aimee
Wal
Elstéen
Omay Ferma
Ursilacle Ole
Weber Bia
Alta
Foitinn
Hanoor
Darien
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